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Biodiversity survey finds bat, butterfly and turtle habitat on site; applicant proposes on‑site conservation and incidental‑take coordination
Summary
An environmental consultant reported habitat for Indiana bat, northern long‑eared bat, proposed tricolored bat, monarch butterflies and potential Blanding's turtle presence on the 236‑acre site; the applicant said it will seek incidental‑take permits and conserve habitat and will provide consultant Eric Kiviat's comments to the board.
Michael Fishman of Edgewood Environmental Consulting presented a biodiversity survey of the 236‑acre site, describing 18 ecological cover types, 202 plant species (including 46 tree species), and passive observations of about 74 wildlife occurrences. Fishman said the site falls within ranges for Indiana bat, endangered northern long‑eared bat and the proposed tricolored bat, and noted…
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